Chicago/Rockford to West Palm Beach (RFD–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 50m AAUA → AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to West Palm Beach flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 11m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to West Palm Beach flights
GPT Gulfport ~5h 20m → Gulfport (GPT) to West Palm Beach flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 38m SY → DLVS Detroit (DTW) to West Palm Beach flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 58m SY → NK Atlantic City (ACY) to West Palm Beach flights
IAH Houston ~6h 18m UA → NZUAVJA Houston (IAH) to West Palm Beach flights
DEN Denver ~8h 33m → UA Denver (DEN) to West Palm Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to West Palm Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and PBI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RFD Routes PBI Routes RFD Live Flights PBI Live Flights PBI Delays
All flights from West Palm Beach (PBI) West Palm Beach to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNA ~5h 11m GPT ~5h 20m DTW ~5h 38m ORD ~5h 50m ACY ~5h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
141
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RFD → PBI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
PBI → RFD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric RFD→PBI ORD→PBI MSN→PBI
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 56 1
Chicago (ORD) to West Palm Beach flights · Madison (MSN) to West Palm Beach flights · Chicago (MDW) to West Palm Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Facts

RFD–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to PBI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from PBI to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).